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Announcements - Executive Profile: James G. Heller - Technology Transfer Needs Distinct Skill Set
Events
Workshops
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**JOB POSTINGS**
SEEKING EXCEPTIONAL AND EXPERIENCED BIOTECHNOLOGY SCIENTISTS
Prescient NeuroPharma Inc. (PNI) is the product of the merger of Neurotrophic Bioscience Inc. (NTB) and IGT Pharma Inc. (IGT). As a result, a globally competitive neuroprotection company has been created. Prescient is leading the discovery of highly specific neuroprotectants to slow or reverse acute and chronic diseases of the brain. The two lead technologies include naturally occurring proteins to treat diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's (ALS), and drugs to prevent neural toxicity in diseases such as ischemia, pain and anxiety.
Prescient NeuroPharma Inc.
is currently seeking chemists to join a select group in the area of
CNS therapeutics.
The positions are
Vancouver based.
RESEARCH
CHEMISTS
The successful
candidate will be responsible for developing and identifying
new synthetic processes for Prescient's lead compounds. Experience in
multi-step synthesis, excellent analytical, and organizational skills
are required. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices is highly
desirable. We are looking for a hardworking, self-motivated
individual with strong communication skills, who can work
independently and also as part of a team. The position requires a
Ph.D. in chemistry and post-doctoral experience in synthetic organic
or medicinal chemistry.
Compensation, relocation and equity option packages have been designed to attract and retain the best candidates. Please send cover letter, resume / CV to:
Donna
Coulson
Prescient NeuroPharma
Inc.
96 Skyway Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario CANADA M9W 4Y9
Email: donnac@prescientneuropharma.com
Fax: (416)
674-8060
Closing date for
applications is March 31, 2001.
We thank all for
applying but regret that only successful candidates will be
contacted.
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Stressgen
Biotechnologies
Research Scientist/ Senior Research
Scientist
Stressgen Biotechnologies is a growing biopharmaceutical company developing medical applications of the cellular stress response. StressGen's R&D programs focus on utilizing stress proteins as immunomodulatory agents in therapeutic applications.
Research Scientist/ Senior
Research Scientist
Job #0125PC
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Stressgen Biotechnologies has an immediate opening for an experienced protein chemist to establish and head a new Analytical Biochemistry laboratory and to advise our Quality Control and Protein Purification Groups. The candidate should have a Ph.D. with 1 - 4 years of industrial experience in the analysis of biopharmaceutical proteins, specifically the application of HPLC, CE, LC/MS, UV/VIS & fluorescence-spectroscopy, and general protein chemistry methods. In addition, familiarity with other analytical & biophysical instrumentation (CD-spectrometer, calorimeter), enzymology, or protein purification methods is an asset.
Please send C.V.
c/o:
Stressgen
Biotechnologies. Corp.
#350 - 4243 Glanford
Avenue
Victoria, BC V8Z
4B9 Canada
Fax: (250)
744-2877 Email:jobs@stressgen.com
Visit our Website at
www.stressgen.com
Stressgen
Biotechnologies is an equal opportunity
employer.
Only those candidates
being considered will be contacted.
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Interomex
Biopharmaceuticals
Director of Research
Interomex Biopharmaceuticals is an applied functional genomics company positioned to take advantage of the recent developments in genomics to revolutionize drug discovery. Interomex is deciphering pathways of intracellular communication by identifying networks of protein-protein interactions for the development of novel therapeutics using proprietary yeast genetics technology.
Interomex is situated in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Director of Research
You are senior Molecular Biologist with strong scientific and managerial skills, a strong publication record with relevant experience in yeast genetics / transcription, and excellent communication skills. Your responsibilities will include organizing and planning projects including design and execution of experimental protocols. You will supervise subordinates as well as manage the activities of external collaborators.
Qualified individuals
should submit their CV and cover letter by email or fax
to:
Email: info@interomex.com
Fax:
(604) 267-8002
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Cangene
Manager Regulatory
Affairs
Cangene is a
biopharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures therapeutic
drugs using sophisticated biotechnology processes. Cangene is
pursuing its own niche in both specialty plasma products
(hyperimmunes) and recombinant protein drugs. Expansion
strategies have created the following employment
opportunity
in Winnipeg,
Manitoba.
Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs this position is responsible for leading the activities of a 6-member team of regulatory professionals in the following areas:
· Successfully
preparing, filing and obtaining approval of IND, NDS/NDA/BLA/MAA, NC
and supplemental submissions in Canada, U.S. and
internationally
· Planning and
executing effective meetings with Regulatory
agencies.
· Effectively
communicating regulatory requirements to various departments within
Cangene.
This challenging position will appeal to those individuals who wish to broaden their regulatory expertise to encompass International Regulatory Affairs without leaving Canada. The successful candidate will have a university degree in biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy or equivalent and 3-5 years of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs experience. This position also requires superior interpersonal, communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
This past year Deloitte and Touch ranked Cangene as the 44th fastest growing technology company in Canada. Profit Magazine ranked Cangene #123 in their list of Canada's fastest growing companies by revenue growth over 5 years. Most recently, Cangene was published as one of the best places to work in Canada in Richard Yerema's 2001 Edition of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
If you have a proven track record in regulatory affairs and are ready to join a young, dynamic and rapidly growing Canadian organization with an International focus, please send your resume by Friday, March 23, 2001 to:
Manager, Human
Resources
Cangene
Corporation
104 Chancellor
Matheson Road
Winnipeg,
Manitoba R3T 5Y3
Fax: (204)
269-7003
Email:
gmarks@cangene.com
Thank you for your interest
in Cangene;
only those candidates
to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Celator Technologies,
Inc.
Various
Positions
Celator Technologies is a
recently established Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company
focused on the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of
cancer. Celator's corporate philosophy is to empower its
employees with responsibilities, resources and positive incentives in
order to accelerate the establishment of value in its intellectual
property. Celator offers a competitive compensation and
benefits package, a
challenging and
rewarding working environment and the potential for long-term career
growth in this
start-up
company. Celator is currently seeking three dynamic and
independent scientists
to join a highly active
research team.
Research Scientist
-
Formulation &
Pharmacology
This position requires a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Pharmacology, and additional post-doctoral and/or industry experience would be an asset. As a member of the Celator team, you will participate in the design and development of novel delivery systems for the treatment of tumor cells in vitro and in vivo. The candidate should have an in-depth understanding of the biological, biochemical and biophysical aspects of both cellular and model membranes. Additional experience with pharmacokinetics, cytotoxic or cytostatic drugs, tumor biology and/or membrane lipids would be a significant asset. Excellent communication and problem solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic and flexibible team-based environment. Please cite position #2001-219-1.
Research Scientist - Polymer chemistry
We are seeking a scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmacy or a related field; additional postdoctoral or industry experience would be an asset. As a member of the Celator team, you will participate in the design, development and physical/chemical evaluation of novel drug delivery systems. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of polymer and/or organic synthesis as well as familiarity with colloidal dispersions or drug delivery systems. Knowledge of materials (polymer/lipid) characterization techniques such as GPC, NMR, DSC, SLS and DLS would helpful.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills are essential as well as the ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, team-based environment. This will be a government-assisted 2-year position with an opportunity of employment being extended beyond this period. Please cite position #2001-219-2.
Reseach Associate - Research & Development
This position requires either a B.Sc. plus 2 years of academic or industry experience or a MSc., with these degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmacy. As a member of the Celator team, you will participate in the design, development and in vitro/in vivo evaluation of novel drug delivery systems. The candidate must have experience with in vitro and in vivo evaluation of drugs and additional experience in the development of drug delivery systems/formulations would be a significant asset. Excellent communication and problem solving skills are essential as well as the ability to work in a dynamic and flexibible team-based environment. The ability to work with Windows-Based programs such as MS-Word, MS-Excel and graphing and statistical software will be needed. This will be a government-assisted 2-year position with an opportunity of employment being extended beyond this period. Please cite position #2001-219-3.
Contact
Candidates can forward
a cover letter (citing the indicated position number) and resume
preferably by fax or e-mail to:
Dr. Murray
Webb
Scientific
Director
Celator Technologies
Inc.
200-604 West
Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z
1G1
Fax: (604)
708-5883
e-mail:
mwebb@celator.ca
Web: www.celator.ca
Please note that only those
candidates selected for interviews will be
contacted.
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ARE YOU
THE EXPERT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
BHRC is creating
two
National Advisory
Groups:
National Biotech HR
Advisory Group
This group will advise
the BHRC on the specific needs of the community of individuals
responsible for managing and directing human resources at
biotechnology organizations. Drawing from their collective biotech HR
experience, this Advisory Group will assist the BHRC by providing
needs identification, recommendations and evaluations of required
tools and services for biotech HR leaders. Immediate items on this
group's agenda include on-line tools for compensation planning,
employee retention, and HR administration.
National Industry
Intelligence Advisory Group
This group will advise
the BHRC on HR-related information and strategic intelligence that
needs to be developed and communicated back to the sector.
Representing the broad range of stakeholder groups in the
biotechnology sector, this Advisory Group will provide strategic
recommendations to the BHRC concerning What information is necessary,
Why it is important, Who requires it, and How should it be developed
and delivered.
BHRC is committed to
growing Canada's pool of biotech talent. Advisory Group members will
be directly contributing to this goal through their critical impacts
on the nature of programs, products and services available to the
biotech sector through BHRC.
BHRC is a
not-for-profit corporation. All Advisory Group members are
volunteers. To nominate someone for either of these Advisory Groups,
please contact Heather Mohr at heather@bhrc.ca.
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Interested in learning more about Intellectual Property and Patent Protection?
Did you know BHRC is currently developing such a course?
Tell us what you want...Go to...
http://www.bhrc.ca/train_education/index.html
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HR Professionals! Are you looking for Regulatory Management people? Go to www.bhrc.ca/survey.html
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**ANNOUNCEMENTS**
Executive
Profile: James G. Heller
Technology
Transfer Needs Distinct Skill Set
To gain
some insights into human resource issues in the area of technology
transfer, the Biotech HR Pulse spoke to Jim Heller, q health
economist and strategic policy advisor to a long list of public and
private sector clients. Heller has held academic positions in
public health sciences, preventive medicine, industrial engineering,
as well as senior government posts. Author of a 1995 landmark
study for the federal government, Background Economic Study of the
Canadian Biotechnology Industry, he now provides intellectual asset
management services to clients seeking to commercialise health
related products.
At a
certain level of maturity, a biotech firm will need to develop its
technology transfer function in order to establish licensing
partnerships, strategic alliances or joint ventures with other
companies in order to facilitate its product development.
Government and private research institutes as well as universities
have begun to pay more attention to this increasingly important
function in recent years, although levels of commitment vary from
organisation to organisation.
"The deal-making involved with technology transfer requires three types of expertise," says Heller, "scientific, legal and business/economics." A scientific background is necessary for an understanding of the underlying science and technology developmental issues. It also allows for a deeper understanding of other scientists, companies and institutes, as well as their respective contributions in the field of interest. Scientists that have worked in a number of collaborations and have made significant contributions to the advancement of a scientific discipline tend to possess a network of important contacts and the respect of their peers. In addition, they benefit from contacts within the academic and research community. A background in law helps dealmakers understand the legalities of contractual agreements, which can get quite complex in their structure. It can also help in managing intellectual property issues and patent law. Someone with experience and training in business and economics is indispensable in valuating technologies, forging business strategies and managing the deal through negotiations and over the deal's lifetime. "As you can see, a technology transfer officer can come from any one of these backgrounds. What's important is that he or she be able to juggle the three components of the triangle and act as an interface between the various camps."
Just as important is the ability to manage relationships. Deals tend to yield greater dividends when they are of the 'win-win' variety, which helps facilitate the ongoing partnership and product development. A mutually beneficial agreement can also lead to new and broader cooperative ventures with allies, as well as greater flexibility and more patient capital when challenges creep up. "The creative management of relationships with partners requires careful and constant communication, " notes Heller. This goes well beyond continual monitoring of an agreement's performance milestones. It must include a personal rapport among stakeholders in both camps. When a small biotech firm enters a strategic alliance with a large pharmaceutical company, for example, close attention has to be paid to any possible mismatches between its own entrepreneurial drive and the frustration which can arise from dealing with a large organisation with its geographically dispersed people, daunting hierarchy and competing priorities. An effective partnership can accelerate the progress of costly and resource-intensive endeavours such as clinical trials, thereby cutting commercialisation lead-times. Time to market can also be reduced through the leveraging of partner resources such as platform technologies, promising new compounds and product distribution channels.
The technology transfer officer must also engage in risk management strategies involving close monitoring of competitors, new patents, advances in the scientific environment, deals and alliances being struck elsewhere, as well as changes in the target market for potential products. Having a good understanding of developments in a particular field not only helps ensure that no nasty surprises catch companies unaware, but also helps them identify new talent while opening the door to new partnership and business opportunities. For example, some firms help maintain long-term development projects by generating mid-term revenue streams through the production of related products, such as assays, diagnostics and compounds that can be used by other companies. The decision to go this route, however, requires careful consideration of the trade-offs between committing human resource capital to non-core activities vs. making more effective use of downtime and excess capacity.
CEO's understand that there exists little formal training in the ever-changing field of technology transfer, where most are obliged to cut their teeth with hands-on experience. Companies therefore tend to lean more heavily on the efforts of their tech transfer people as they gain new skill sets, competencies and contacts with time. Unfortunately, university tech transfer offices often suffer from a lack of human and financial resources as well as business imperatives which hinders their efforts to commercialise the more promising discoveries arising from academic research. Although this is changing, there seems to be a consensus that Canada needs to catch up with its neighbour south of the border in this respect. It is clear that more attention must be paid to the technology transfer function at all levels of research - in companies, institutes and universities. When this function works effectively, it can hasten the development of human resource synergies that are the building blocks of regional biotech clusters. This translates into higher retention rates for a value-added labour pool of biotech knowledge specialists, and a positive impact on the bottom lines of companies within a given cluster.
**EVENTS**
AN INTRODUCTION TO
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENTISTS
A 2-Day Workshop
Presented by BHRC
Mississauga (March 21 - 22,
2001)
(Hosted by the City of
Mississauga)
Is your organization involved, even peripherally, in biotechnology? This workshop will benefit individuals with a non-scientific background whose existing or planned career involves the biotechnology sector. The workshop offers an excellent opportunity to network with others who share an interest in the science underlying the rapid growth of the biotech industry.
Who should attend?
· Government -
personnel in research, regulatory approvals, policy coordination,
export development
· Education
Professionals - secondary and post-secondary instructors, curriculum
development and technology transfer
personnel
· Financial and
Services Sector - personnel in legal, accounting, brokerage, venture
capital and other professional services firms targeting the life
sciences sector
· Core Biotech
Companies administrative, sales & marketing, manufacturing and
other non-scientific staff with a need to understand the fundamentals
of biotechnology
· Other -
consultants in communications, financing, project management;
politicians at the federal, provincial or municipal level; economic
development agencies.
This intensive two-day workshop includes the following:
· a comprehensive
overview of the industry's activities, its demands and applications,
as well as industry's needs and job skill
requirements.
· the science
behind the technology, component technologies and the various
applications of biotechnology.
· the vocabulary
and the scientific concepts used in
biotechnology.
· how scientists
make discoveries and how new products in biotechnology, in the fields
of health, agriculture, environment and forestry, are developed from
them.
· where the
industry is going in the new millennium.
Held at Cawthra Estate,
1507 Cawthra Road
Mississauga, ON,
L5G 4L1
Pre-registration 695$ + GST
(7%)
On site: 795$ +
GST (7%)
For more
information:
contact BHRC at Tel:
(613) 235-1402 or email: skills@bhrc.ca
Are you the Vice President, Director or Manager of human resources at a biotechnology company? If so, by now you should have received your personal invitation to attend the 2001 Rx&D and BHRC Joint Annual HR Conference "Fast, Focused for the Future". This combined biotech and biopharm human resources conference features an event filled program of strategic networking, "storytelling" and presentations by some of the foremost experts in the HR field - including John Burdett, Daphne Woolf and Mary Ann Rafferty.
Date and
Location: May 22 - 24,
2001,
Loews
Le Concorde, Quebec City, QC
The
deadline for Early Bird Registration is January 15, 2001. Early Bird
Registration entitles you
to
a
discount on the conference fee, as well as a complimentary copy of
John Burdett's latest
book
"New Role, New Reality".
A printable
program and registration form
can
be
obtained from the Rx&D website
at
www.canadapharma.org/en/forms/HRConference.html
Please
Note: Members of the BHRC
Biotech
HR
Network are entitled to additional discounts on conference
registration. Please visit the
BHRC
website
at www.bhrc.ca/HRtools/HRNetwork.html for information on Network
membership
or
email heather@bhrc.ca
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